Check out stunning photos from Rio Olympics

Brazil kicked off the 2016 Olympic Games with amazing lights and performance.

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Performers take part in the opening ceremony. (Antonio Bronic/Reuters)

The Aviator flies during the Metropolis segment of the opening ceremony. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A dancer perform at the Pop: Empowerment during the opening ceremony. (Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Ghana 15 athlete contingent for the 31st edition of the Olympic Games flew out of the country for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Sunday night. The team which comprised of 16 officials are expected to excel in the which will be held in the Brazilian city of Rio between August 5-21.

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